Western Digital WDBLGT0040KBK, WDBLGT0120KBK manual General, Media, HomeGroup, Remote Web Access

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MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD)

2.The General page displays. The left panel contains links to the rest of the Server Settings pages.

Following is a summary of the purpose of each of the Server Settings pages.

General

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Shutdown or restart the server—This is the safest method to shut down or restart the server. It insures that the RAID system shuts down cleanly. See “” on page 27 for instructions.

Change the date, time, and location of the server—You can change the settings you established at initialization.

Change the behavior of the Microsoft update—You can change the settings for updating the Microsoft software.

Media

Enable or disable media (DLNA) services, set the video streaming quality, and define the folders to be used for the media. By default, media service is enabled, and the default Picture, Music, and Video folders are set to distribute the media.

HomeGroup

When creating a HomeGroup, establish which folders are to be shared through the HomeGroup. Note that HomeGroup is only available for Windows 7 clients.

Remote Web Access

With Remote Web Access enabled, you can access the WD Sentinel server from any device using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from anywhere with Internet access. You can access shared folders and files (that you have permission for) on the server as well as on your networked computer.

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Contents WD Sentinel DX4000 Small Office Storage ServerContacting WD Technical Support WD Service and SupportAccessing Online Support Registering Your WD ProductTable of Contents Regulatory and Warranty Information Using the WD Sentinel Server’s FeaturesTroubleshooting Best PracticesImportant Safety Instructions Important User InformationHandling Precautions Recording Your WD Product InformationAbout This Guide Product Overview Getting to Know Your WD Sentinel DX4000 ServerKey Features Total solution with industry-leading technology partnersPackage Contents WD Sentinel DX4000 AC adapter Ethernet cable System Requirements and Compatibility Information Requirement DescriptionTechnical Specifications Specification DescriptionPower LED Product ViewsDrive Bay LEDs LEDs Component Icon DescriptionIndicators Alert DescriptionLEDs Color State DescriptionWhere to Find Help Additional Reference DescriptionTypes of WD Sentinel DX4000 Users Primary Setup TasksUser Roles and Responsibilities Primary User Interface Primary InterfaceHow the WD Sentinel DX4000 Fits into Your Office ExamplesManaging the WD Sentinel Server Dashboard To access the Dashboard Mac User Name Enter AdministratorUsing the Home Performing Dashboard TasksHome Page Tabs Tab DescriptionManaging Server Folders and Hard Drives Managing Computers and BackupsManaging User Accounts Home Page Tasks PanelMonitoring System Health and Alerts Settings DescriptionMonitoring Add-ins Health TabQuarters of the system capacity available for data storage Find compatible hard drives To access WD Customer Support automaticallyHealth Tasks Request SupportUpdating Software Manual Updates of WD SoftwareClick Unlock drives To change the password To lock the drives Click Lock drivesTo set a schedule for automatic updates Managing Server SettingsAutomatic Updates of WD Software Updating Microsoft SoftwareMedia Remote Web AccessGeneral HomeGroupEnabling Remote Web Access DomainTo perform a clean shutdown using the front panel Shutting Down the ServerManaging Storage on the WD Sentinel Server WD Sentinel Server RAID StorageUsing USB Storage To share data on a USB driveClick the Server Folders tab Replacing a Failed Drive To stop sharing data on a USB driveManaging Storage on the WD Sentinel Server Adding Capacity by Adding a Drive Accessing the Launchpad Using the WD Sentinel Server’s FeaturesUsing the Launchpad Internal Users To access the Launchpad WindowsTo access the Launchpad Mac Enter your user name and password Select FinderApplicationsWindows Server Launchpad Managing the Launchpad To disable the Launchpad after signing in WindowsSelecting Launchpad Options Windows PC or Mac Computer To select Launchpad optionsTo disable the Launchpad after signing in Mac To uninstall the Launchpad Connector Software on a Mac Click FinderDevicesMacintosh HDAccessing Shared Folders Over Your Network Launchpad WindowsLaunchpad Mac Accessing Computers and Shared Folders Remotely LoggingComputers Remote Web Access HomeBacking up Windows PC Shared FoldersScheduling Automatic Backups Dashboard only Initiating BackupsBackup Using the Launchpad Click Start backupScheduling Automatic Backups Time Machine Backup Using the DashboardBacking up with Time Machine Mac Select Registered User Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features To restore a Windows PC that has been backed up Recovering/Restoring Windows PCRestoring Windows PC Computers Bare Metal Restore Click Computers and BackupsRecovering/Restoring Mac To recover individual files and foldersRecovering the WD Sentinel Server RequirementsCreate a Virtual DVD Run the Virtual DVD Unlock my drives Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Recreating the storage Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Performing a Recovery Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Using the WD Sentinel DX4000 Efficiently Setting up the WD Sentinel DX4000Setting up Client Computers Best PracticesReplacing Drives Sharing Files with External UsersShutting Down Specific Problems and Corrective Actions TroubleshootingFirst Steps Checklist LEDs do not light upCannot access Windows PCs via Remote Access Regulatory and Warranty Information Regulatory ComplianceEnvironmental Compliance China Obtaining Service KC Notice Republic of Korea onlyLimited Warranty GNU General Public License GPLISCSI Overview AppendixManaging iSCSI Storage on the WD Sentinel Server ISCSI RolesSetting Description Create an iSCSI TargetEdit an iSCSI Target Click Create TargetClick Modify Target Disable an iSCSI Target Enabling an iSCSI TargetDeleting an iSCSI Target Exporting an iSCSI Target Importing an iSCSI Target910 GlossaryGlossary Glossary Index RAID USB USB